William Cotton, PA-C
NPI 1891802039 · Physician Assistant · Fayetteville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Cotton, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Fayetteville, NC (NPI 1891802039).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891802039
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 103944 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 215 | 78 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 77 | 28 |
| Isosorbide Mononitratebrand: Isosorbide Mononitrate Er | 68 | 29 |
| Ranolazinebrand: Ranolazine Er | 61 | 24 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 46 | 24 |
| Nitroglycerin | 42 | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,534 across 62 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (4)
- 805 Tilghman Dr Ste BDunn, NC 28334-5883Phone: (910) 304-1247
- 300 E Mckay St Ste DElizabethtown, NC 28337-9037Phone: (910) 484-4100Fax: (910) 484-4100
- 2301 Robeson St Ste 301Fayetteville, NC 28305-5641Phone: (910) 484-4100
- 225 Brightwater Dr Ste 220Lillington, NC 27546-5156Phone: (910) 304-1247
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-24
- Last updated
- 2025-10-17
- Certified
- 2025-10-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Cotton's NPI number?
- William Cotton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891802039, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Cotton's specialty?
- William Cotton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is William Cotton located?
- William Cotton's practice location on file with NPPES is 601 Ramsey St, Fayetteville, NC 28301-4913.
- What is William Cotton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Cotton is (910) 323-3322.
- Does William Cotton accept Medicare?
- William Cotton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Cotton's NPI active?
- Yes — William Cotton's NPI (1891802039) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.